Although a woman is an extremely unpredictable creature, if you ask her what
she needs for complete happiness, then she will certainly be happy to provide
you have a list consisting of many items: necessary and not so necessary, stylish and necessary, matching the color of the eyes or the handbag, warm, tight-fitting, comfortable, chic, or devoid of all these advantages, but just cool, etc. All these positions can be reduced to one denominator called
shopping. In our article today you will find words and phrases associated with this tedious task for the male half of the population, which will definitely facilitate this process in an English-speaking country. Names of stores, departments and basic vocabulary and topics are at your service. Enjoy and absorb!

Do you think we missed one “p” in the title of the article? Nope! In fact, philologists do not see fair grounds for doubling the consonant in the word shopping and similar ones. Moreover, such a practice is viewed as a phenomenon “alien to Russian writing.” So, the modern spelling norm is shopping, and we made no mistake. This spelling is “legalized,” by the way, by the academic “Russian Spelling Dictionary” edited by V.V. Lopatin - Chairman of the Orthographic Commission of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Just so much that you know ;)

Let’s not talk now about well-known statements about the process of choosing and purchasing goods, which is the best antidepressant for women (and for some men too) and brings an ocean of pleasure in itself. Btw, according to recent studies, the intensity of gamma rhythms in people doing shopping is higher than in people having sex or winning any competitions. What a twist! Well, as they say, whatever floats your boat (to each his own). In addition, not all of the experimental subjects reported actual pleasure experienced - moreover, some complained of fatigue. Scientists say that this is directly related to the difference in the psychotypes of the experimental subjects. In fact, only a real purchase brings pleasure, and everything else is just a pointless waste of energy, causing nervousness and grumpiness.

Whether you love shopping or need it, you can practice your English at the same time. After all, this is a great way to meet a lot of people and become more confident in conversation. After familiarizing yourself with the phrases and vocabulary in our article, you will know what you can expect to hear from people in stores. This will make your shopping experience more enjoyable and improve your English. The more you remember, the easier it will be in the future, and the more natural you will feel in this environment.

Shopping - main terms

People in the store:

• Customer- buyer, client;
• Cashier/clerk- cashier/clerk;
• Attendant/assistant- service person/seller;
• Manager- manager, administrator;
• Crowd- crowd.

Objects and basic concepts:

• Wallet(male) - men's wallet;
• Purse(female) - women's wallet (handbag);
• Scale(s) - scales;
• Till/сounter- cash drawer, cash register;
• Barcode- barcode;
• Receipt- receipt, cash receipt;
• Gift receipt*- gift receipt;
• Aisle- passage between rows (shelves);
• Shelf/shelves- shelf / shelves;
• Trolley- cart;
• Basket- basket;
• Lift- elevator;
• Escalator- escalator;
• Bag- plastic bag;
• Fitting rooms / changing rooms- fitting rooms;
• Checks- checks;
• Cash- cash;
• Coins- coins;
• Card machine- terminal, machine for paying by credit card;
• Chip and pin machine- POS terminal, a device for accepting payment cards
  kart;
• Credit cards / debit cards- credit/debit cards;
• Loyalty card- loyalty card;
• Show-case, shop-window, display window- showcase;
• Products- products.

* The gift receipt does not indicate the price paid, it is given to someone
along with the gift, so that if they don't like it, the upset recipient can return it back to the store. If the item you are buying is for someone else, then ask for a gift receipt.

Types of stores

Shopping mall / mall- shopping and entertainment complex / center;
Chemist(UK) / pharmacy / drugstore- pharmacy;
Convenience store (corner shop) - a convenience store, a kiosk store, a corner store, a convenience store open late; a self-service grocery store with higher prices and limited selection;
Toy shop / toy store- toy store;
Bookshop- bookstore;
Ladies clothing shop / women's apparel shop / boutique- women's clothing store;
Men's clothing shop / menswear store / tailor- men's clothing store/studio;
Shoe shop / cobbler's - shoe store;
Jeweler's / jewelery store- jewelry store;
Opticians / optometrists- optics;
Electrical store- electronics store;
Record shop- music store;
Newsstall / newsstand / news depot / newsagent's- newspaper stall;
Ironmonger's / ironmongery- hardware store;
Charity shop / second hand shop- stock store, “second hand”, giving away
proceeds (all or part) for charitable purposes;
Flea market- flea market, clothing market, flea market, bazaar;
Haberdasher's / haberdashery- haberdashery;
Market / shopping plaza- market, indoor market;
Florist /botanist- flower shop;
Butcher's- butcher shop;
Fishmonger's / seafood store- seafood store, fish store;
Greengrocers / grocery store / grocer's(UK) - vegetable store, food (grocery) store;
Baker's / bakery- bakery, bakery;
Delicatessen- delicatessen (cooking) shop, gastronomic shop;
The assortment consists of dishes that cannot be bought in a regular supermarket.
DIY store / home supply store- construction (hardware) store, home goods and repair store;
Hardware store- household goods store, building materials store;
Stationery shop- stationery;
Off-licence- wine and vodka store, wine store with permission to
takeaway sale of alcoholic beverages;
Post office- post office, post office (institution);
Supermarket- department store, supermarket, large self-service store;
Gardening store / gardening center- a store like “Everything for the garden”;
Sporting goods store- sporting goods store;
Tea shop (tea-house) - tea shop;
Pet shop(store) - pet store;
Petrol station(UK) / gas station(US) - gas station.

Seller Questions

• Can/May I help you?- Can I help you?
• Can I help you find something?- Can I help you find something?
• What can I do for you?- What can I do for you?
• What color would you like?- What color are you interested in?
• What size do you need?- What size do you need?
• Would you like to try it on?- Would you like to try this on?
• Is that any good? / How does it fit?- Does it suit you? / How does it fit you?
• How about this one?- How about this?
• Is there anything else I can help you with?- Can I help you with anything else?
• Anything else?- Anything else?

Customer Responses

• I don't need any help.I'm just browsing, thanks. - No help needed. I'm just looking, thanks.
• No, I'm just looking, thanks. - No, I'm just looking, thanks.
• Wow, that's cheap!- Wow! It's cheap!
• That's good value. - Good price.
• Oh that's expensive. - Oh, that's a little expensive.
• That's quite reasonable. - That's quite reasonable.
• That's a little over my budget. - This is slightly beyond my budget.
• That’s not exactly what I’m looking for. - This is not exactly what I need.
• I'll take it. / I'll take this, please. - I'll take it, thank you.
• It's too long/too short. - Too long/short.
• It's too tight/too loose. - Too small/big.
• Wow, that's crap!- Wow! Well, that sucks.

Who's ready for Halloween?

It recently became known that Angelina Jolie spent a thousand dollars for shopping for Halloween. Damn she must love it! She visited a store called Glendale Halloween (Glendale, California), where she spent about an hour choosing Halloween costumes and paraphernalia for her many children (6) and, therefore, herself. In the store, the paparazzi caught Angelina with her two children - 12-year-old Zahara and 9-year-old Knox. Here is a partial list from the $1000 check:

• Machete with bruises (Was it real?);
• Ninja weapon set (Whoa! Sneak attack!);
• Big Baby Costume (I need that one!);
• Tattoos with a rainbow pattern (Someone's gonna look happy in that... happy and gay);
• Pumpkin with teeth (Trick"r"Treat! Smell my feet!);
• Straitjacket (Guess not all of her kids are mentally fine)
• Dead bird in a cage (Damn! I bet it stinks!)

Buyer Questions

• Excuse me, do you work here?- Excuse me, do you work here?
• Could you help me, please?- Could you help me?
• I'm looking for a... - I'm looking for...
• I'm trying to find a... - I'm trying to find...
• Could you tell me where the…. is, please?- Tell me, please, where can I find...?
• How much is this?- What price is it?
• How much are these?- How much do these cost?
• How much does this cost?- How much does it cost?
• How much is that ... in the window?- How much does it cost... on the display?
• Where can I find the...?- Where can I find...?
• Do you sell...?- Do you sell... ?
• Do you have any…?- Do you have any...?
• Would you have this in another color?- Will you have this in a different color?
• Have you got anything cheaper?- Do you have anything cheaper?
• Do you have something less pricey (expensive)?- Do you have anything that is not so expensive?
• Do you have this item in stock?- Do you have this (this thing) in stock (in stock)?
• Do you have a smaller/bigger/larger size?- Do you have a smaller/larger size?
• Do you know where else I could try to find this?- Do you know where else we can try to find this?
• Does it come with a guarantee/warranty?- Is there a guarantee for this product?
• Where is the changing/fitting room?- Where is the fitting room?
• Is there somewhere I can try it/this/them on, please?- Is there somewhere I can try this on?
• Where can I weigh my groceries?- Where can I weigh my products?
• Do/can you deliver?- Do you have delivery?
• Do you have a refund policy?- Do you have a refund?
• Is this in the sale?- Is this for sale?

Sellers' responses

• I’m afraid that’s the only color we have.- I'm afraid this is the only color there is.
• Sorry, we don’t have any more in stock.- Sorry, we no longer have this in stock.
• Sorry, we don’t sell those / them here.- Sorry, we don't sell that here.
• I’m afraid we don’t have any more left.- I'm afraid we don't have any more.
• I have exactly what you’re looking for.- We have exactly what you are looking for.
• This one is on sale right now!- This is on sale at a reduced price now!
• It comes with a manufacturer’s warranty.- This product comes with a manufacturer's warranty.
• It comes with a 1-year guarantee.- This product has a 1 year warranty.
• The changing/fitting rooms are that way. - The fitting rooms are there.
• The scales are by the counter over there. That's where you can weigh your groceries.- The scales are over there near the cash register. There you can weigh your products.
• That one is….(price).- It's worth...
• They’re….(price) each.- These (things) are worth... each.
• You can get a refund if you keep the receipt safe, and bring it back within 2 weeks.- Refunds are provided if you save the receipt, you can return the product within 2 weeks.

Shopping with VR

VR technologies will completely change the way we shop! Soon all people will try on clothes on their 3D copies in smartphones and do online shopping with a virtual consultant, writes Technology Review.

The world's largest wholesale and retail chain Walmart has a team called Store No. 8, which develops virtual reality, 3D modeling of potentially dangerous situations and content with the deepest possible immersion. According to the retail giant, this is the future of consumer activity! Customers will be able to take full-length 3D photographs themselves, and then try on all the clothes from the store on their virtual copy, without looking up from their smartphone. Or go to a virtual boutique and select products with the help of a virtual sales consultant. It will also be possible to create a 3D model of your home and, wearing VR glasses, check what dangers a small child may encounter.

Useful questions and answers

Where and how? How to find the right store.

Could you recommend a good toy shop/store?
Could you recommend a good toy store?
The best toy shop is in the shopping center.
The best toy store is in a shopping center.

Is there a chemist/pharmacy in this area?
Is there a pharmacy nearby?
The nearest one is a few miles away.
The nearest store is several miles away.

Could you tell me where could I get pet food from?
Can you tell me where I could get some pet food?
You can buy that here in the hotel.
You can buy it here at the hotel.

Do you know where the nearest shopping mall is? Can I find some records to buy there?
Do you know where the nearest shopping center is? Can I buy music records there?
There is a really good record shop just around the corner.
There's a great music store just around the corner.

Could you direct me to the nearest post office, please?
Could you tell me where the nearest post office is?
Sure thing, just follow me. I"m heading there now.
Of course, just follow me. I'm heading there right now.

I"m sorry, I"d like to send a letter here. Could you please tell me where the nearest post office is?
I'm sorry, I'd like to send an email. Can you please tell me where the nearest post office is?
The post office isn’t open on Sundays.
The post office is closed on Sundays.

I"d like to buy an envelope for my letter then. Do you know where I could get that?
I would like to buy an envelope for my letter then. Do you know where you can buy one?
The convenience store on the corner might sell that.
The corner store probably has one.

Making a payment

You may be asked the following questions and told the following phrases:

• Are you in the queue?-Are you standing in line?
• Are you being served?- Are they working on you?
• Who's next?- Who's next?
• Next, please!- Next one, please!
• How would you like to pay?- How is it convenient for you to pay?
• Will that be cash or credit?- Cash or card?
• Do you have a loyalty card?- Do you have a regular customer card?
• Would you like a bag?- Do you need a package?
• Will that be all?- This is all?
• Would you like a gift receipt for that?- Do you need a gift receipt for this?
• Would you like me to gift wrap it for you?- Should you wrap this in gift wrapping?
• Would you like that gift wrapped?-Would you like me to wrap a gift?
• Would you like any cashback?- Are you interested in cashback? Cashback - a discount when paying in cash, or receiving cash from a debit card at a retail establishment when paying for a purchase; compensatory discount from the purchase price.
• Put your card into the machine, please.- Insert the card into the terminal, please.
• Enter your PIN, please.- Enter your PIN code, please.
• That comes to….(price), please.- From you..., please.
• The total is….(price).- The price (total) is...
• That’s….(price), please.- It will (cost) ..., please.

And you can answer the question with a question:

• Do you take credit cards?- Do you accept credit cards?
• Can I pay by check, please?- Can I pay by check (write a check), please?
• Could I have a receipt, please?- Can I have a payment receipt (cheque), please?
• Could I have a gift receipt, please?- Can I have a gift receipt, please?
• Could you gift wrap that for me please?-Can you gift wrap this for me please?
• Can I put one item back, please? I've changed my mind about this one. - Can I return the goods? I've changed my mind about this.
• Could I leave my bags here, and pick them up later, please?- Can I leave my packages here and pick them up later?
• Do you offer a cash discount?- Do you have a a discount?
• Does it have a warranty/guarantee?- Is there a guarantee for this?

But they can answer you like this:

• We take/accept all major credit cards.- We accept all major bank cards.
• Sorry, we don’t accept checks.- Sorry, we don't accept checks.
• I'm afraid we take cash only.- I'm afraid we only accept cash.
• We’re offering 6 months credit, with no deposit, if you’re interested.- We offer a loan for 6 months, no deposit, if you are interested.

Well, you, in turn, can blurt out:

• I'll pay in cash.- I'll pay cash.
• I'll pay by card. - I'll pay by card.
• Here’s….(money), keep the change!- Here... (amount of money), no change needed!
• That's it for today.- That's all for today.
• That's all, thanks.- That's all, thank you.
• Thank you. Have a good day!- Thank you. Have a good day!

If you are not satisfied with something and you want to be indignant, then choose from these phrases:

• Who can I speak to about making a complaint?- Who can I talk to about filing a complaint?
• Could I have a refund please?- Can I get a refund?
• Can I speak to the manager, please?- Can I talk to the manager?
• I'd like to return this, please. It doesn't work.- I'd like to return this, please. It doesn't work.
• I'd like to make a complaint.- I would like to serve dalob.
• I'd like to change this for a different size, please. It doesn't fit.- I would like to change this to a different size, please. Doesn't suit me.
• Do you have the original receipt?- Do you have the original receipt?
• Did you buy it from one of our other stores?-It was a gift, but I don’t like it.- Did you buy this in one of our stores? - It was a gift to me, but I am far from delighted.
• Can I ask why you’re returning it, please? - It was a gift, but the person I bought it for doesn’t like it. Well?- May I know the reason for the return? - It was a gift, but the person I bought it for didn’t like it. So what now?
• Can I ask why you’ve changed your mind please?-I was drunk.- May I know why you changed your mind, please? - I was drunk.

Signs and announcements

• Open- open;
• Closed- closed;
• Open 24HRS (hours) a day- around the clock;
• Special offer- special offer;
• Sale- sale (sale at a reduced price), sale at a reduced price at the end of the season;
• Clearance sale- full sale;
• Closing down sale- sale due to the closure of a store (enterprise);
• Everything must go! /Reduced to clear- Everything must be sold out! Everything is for sale! Let's get rid of everything!;
• Liquidation sale- liquidation sale, sale of property of a bankrupt company; sale of property in the event of a threat of bankruptcy of the company;
• Great value products- high quality products;
• Good value- good value for money, good price, good option, good deal;
• Bargains- goods at reduced prices;
• Buy 1 get 1 free- when you buy 1 item, the second one is free;
• Buy one get one half price- when you buy 1 item, the next one is half the price;
• Half price sale- 50% discount;
• 70% off everything- 70% discount on all products;
• Out for lunch- went to lunch (saleswoman);
• Back in 15 minutes- I'll be back in 15 minutes;
• Back at 2 p.m.- I’ll be there at 14:00;
• Shoplifters will be prosecuted- shoplifting is prosecuted by law;
• CCTV in operation- video surveillance is carried out;
• Using credit cards- we use credit cards;
• Enter your pin- enter the PIN code;
• Please wait- please wait;
• Remove your card- remove your card;
• Signature- signature.

Expressions and idioms about shopping

• To buy a pig in a poke. We have a “pig in a poke,” but Americans have a pig in it. Buy a “pig in a poke”.

That ride he bought yesterday is a real pig in a poke.
That car he bought yesterday is a real pig in a poke.

• To buy the farm. For us it’s “play the game,” for them it’s “buy a farm.” When pilots crashed in the mid-20th century, their planes often crashed onto someone’s farm—and the government had to pay compensation to the farm’s owners. This is where the phrase “bought a farm” came from - which means he fell for it. Later, the expression began to be used in the same way as “glued the flippers together.” Die or “give up.”

He bought the farm last week.
He glued the fins together last week.

• The drinks are on me.- I've got a drink. I pay for the drinks. This usually concerns alcohol or food.

He was celebrating his birthday, so the drinks were on him.
He was celebrating his birthday, so the drinks were at his expense.

• To pay one's way- live within your means, pay for yourself, contribute, pay off, be profitable.

He's a good man, he always pays his way.
He is a good man, he always pays for himself.

• To pay over the odds- overpay.

She definitely paid over the odds for that dress.
She definitely overpaid for that dress.

• To pay through the nose- pay with interest, shell out money, pay dearly.

He ended up paying through the nose for that car.
He paid a lot for that car.

• Closed shop- an enterprise that employs only trade union members; closed enterprise.

The motor industry in the UK used to be a closed shop.
Businesses in the UK automotive industry are “closed shop”.

• To be all over the shop- to be scattered everywhere; to be in disarray; anywhere; anywhere; wherever you go.

His papers were all over the shop.
His papers were scattered everywhere.
I"ve looked for it all over the shop, but I still can"t find it.
I looked everywhere for this, but still couldn’t find it.

• To shop around- visit stores, looking at prices and comparing them.

I always shop around first before buying something.
I always compare prices first before buying something.

• To shoplift- steal goods from a store, commit shoplifting.

He was caught shoplifting.
He was caught shoplifting.

• To shop someone- to extradite someone, to “hand over” someone to the police.

He shopped her to the five-os*.
He turned her over to the cops.

*five-o- This nickname for police officers originated from the series "Hawaii Five-O", an American police drama TV show that aired on CBS in the 70s.

• To shop till you drop- shopping until you drop. Go on a long shopping trip.

She shopped till she dropped yesterday.
Yesterday she was shopping until she dropped.

• To talk shop- talk on a professional topic, talk about work, about business (for example, while visiting).

He is so boring, all he does all day is talk shop.
He's so boring, he just talks about his work all day.

• To shut up shop- close the shop, call it a day, wrap things up.

We were so exhausted so we decided to shut up shop and get some booze.
We were so exhausted, so we decided to just close down the shop and buy some alcohol.

Now you know! Now you are armed and dangerous. Time to buy your tickets and head to Los Angeles or London for some shopping! Spend your money wisely and choose only the things you need.

Shop till you drop and do it with pleasure!

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Online shopping is becoming an increasingly popular phenomenon in the modern world. Most often, of course, we make purchases on Russian-language sites, but some of us are already captivated by foreign online stores. So that you don’t have to constantly look in the dictionary, we decided to create a small selection of the most necessary English words for online shopping.

Vocabulary for choosing a purchase in English

So, you have decided to plunge into the world of online shopping. You have chosen a suitable store for this and decided to start. What words will be useful to you for this?
First, you need to look for what you want. You can enter what you are interested in into the search bar on the store page or start browsing through items from the department ( department) that you need (for example, women's clothing department - women's clothing department). Did something interesting catch your attention? Feel free to visit the page of this thing and continue your acquaintance! A selection of useful words will help you not to get lost in the world of online shopping.

Vocabulary for paying for purchases in English

All the items have been selected, the order has been placed, now it’s time to part with your hard-earned money. Here we also have a small selection of useful vocabulary.

Vocabulary in English for sending a purchase

Basically, we did everything and bought what we needed. But there are a couple more words that may be useful while waiting for an order.

We hope that our small selection of useful English words and expressions for online shopping will help make your online shopping experience easier and more enjoyable.

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I go shopping several times per week. Nowadays there are so many types of shops - the shopping center, the hypermarket, the supermarket, the bakery, butchery and grocery.

I adore shopping centers. I usually do the shopping with my mother or with my friends. We go to the shopping centers where we can spend hours in different shops. You can buy any type of clothes there: from underwear to shoes and coat.

The supermarkets and hypermarkets are very convenient as you can buy whatever you need at once. There is no more need to go to three different shops to buy bread, meat and vegetables. It's all here.

But still there are those who prefer buying some goods at the specialized places. For example, they buy fresh bread at the bakery across the street, and then go to the butcher’s to buy some fresh meat, and then spend 20 minutes to get to the grocery to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

Modern technologies allow doing the shopping without need not only to get out of the house, but even get out of bed. It concerns not only the clothing, but also the food. The delivery service is a part of almost all modern shops and that is extremely convenient. You can spend half an hour on choosing and ordering the products and then do some other things and then just receive all that you need. Isn't that convenient?

So there are so many types of shopping. And one can choose the most preferable to him.

Translation:

I go to the store several times a week. Nowadays there are so many types of stores - shopping mall, hypermarket, supermarket, bakery, butcher and grocery.

I love shopping centers. I usually go shopping with my mother or with friends. We go to a shopping center where we can spend hours in different stores. You can buy any type of clothing there: from underwear to shoes and coats.

Supermarkets and hypermarkets are very convenient because you can immediately buy everything you need. You no longer need to go to three different stores to buy bread, meat and vegetables. Everything is here.

But there are still those who prefer to buy some goods in specialized places. For example, they buy fresh bread from the bakery across the street, and then go to the butcher to buy fresh meat, and then spend 20 minutes getting to the grocery store to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

Modern technologies make it possible to shop without having to not only leave the house, but even get out of bed. This applies not only to clothes, but also to food. Delivery services are available in almost all modern stores and it is very convenient. You can spend half an hour selecting and ordering products, then go and do a few other things, and then just get everything you need. Isn't this convenient?

Therefore, there are many types of purchases. And everyone chooses the one that is most preferable to him.

Expressions:

to go shopping - go shopping

to be very convenient - to be very convenient

can buy whatever you need - you can buy everything you need

at once - immediately

no need to do sth - no need to do (anything)

the bakery, the butchery, the grocery - bakery, butchery, grocery store.

to get out of the house - get out of the house

it concerns - it concerns (something)

the delivery service - delivery service

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In this article you will find all the necessary vocabulary on the topic of shopping and shopping in stores. How to buy, what to ask the seller, what to answer his questions, and so on.

The topic is extensive, so for convenience we will divide the article into several parts. Let's look at words first, then phrases. At the end we will give some examples of dialogues between a buyer and a seller.

Let's start with the basic words.

Words on the topic shopping in English with translation

Where can I buy goods

shop/store- shop

department store- department store

convenience store- a small convenience store

grocery store- grocery store

online store— online store

toy shop/toy store- toy store

book shop- bookstore

jeweller's / jewelery store- jewelry store

charity shop/second hand shop— second-hand

shopping center / shopping mall / mall— shopping center/complex

supermarket- supermarket

market- market

People associated with the sale/purchase

customer- buyer, client

cashier/clerk- cashier/salesperson

attendant/assistant- service person, assistant, salesperson

manager- manager

A few more words related to shops

receipt- check, receipt

cash- cash

note- banknote

coin- coin

chip and pin machine— acquiring terminal

credit card / debit card— credit/debit card

loyalty card— loyalty card

trolley- cart

basket- basket

fitting room / changing room- fitting room

Phrases you might hear in a store

Seller/consultant/manager questions

Can/May I help you?-Can I help you with anything?

Are you looking for anything in particular?— Are you looking for something specific?

Can I help you find something?-Can I help you find something?

What color would you like?— What color would you like?

What size would you like?- What size do you need?

Is there anything else I can help you with?— Is there anything else I can help with?

Would you like to try it on?- Would you like to try this on?

What can I do for you?- How can I help? (What can I do for you?)

How about this one?- How about this?

Anything else? / Would you like anything else?- Anything else? / Would you like something else?

How would you like to pay?— How would you like to pay for your purchase? (How will you pay?)

Will that be cash or credit?— Cash or credit card?

Do you have anything smaller?— Do you have a smaller bill?

Do you have a loyalty card?- Do you have our map?

Would you like a bag?— Do you need a package?

Will that be all?- This is all?

Buyer Questions

Excuse me, do you work here?- Excuse me, do you work here?

Could you help me please?- Could you help me?

Could you tell me where the…. is, please?- Could you tell me where... is located?

How much is this? / How much does this cost?- How much does it cost?

How much are these?— How much does it cost (plural)?

How much is that…. in the window?- How much is this/that... on the display?

Where can I find the…. ?-Where can I find...?

Do you sell…. ? / Do you have any… ?- Do you sell…? / Do you have it?

Would you have this in another color?- Do you have this in a different color?

Have you got anything cheaper? / Do you have something less pricey (expensive)?— Do you have something cheaper?

Do you have a smaller/bigger/larger size?— Do you have a smaller one?

Where is the changing/fitting room?— Where is the fitting room?

Where can I weigh my groceries?— Where can I weigh food?

Do/Can you deliver?— Do you deliver?

Do you take credit cards?— Do you accept credit cards?

Could I have a receipt, please?— Can I get a check?

Possible answers and phrases from the seller

I’m afraid that’s the only color we have.“I’m afraid this is the only color there is.”

We don't have any more left.“We don’t have any more of this.”

I have exactly what you’re looking for.- I have exactly what you are looking for.

This one is on sale right now!— This item is on sale!

The changing / fitting rooms are that way.- The fitting rooms are there.

That one is….(price).- This (she/he) is worth...

They’re….(price) each.- They stand... each one.

We take / accept all major credit cards.— We accept all major types of credit cards.

Sorry, we don’t accept credit cards.— Sorry, we don't accept credit cards.

I'm afraid we take cash only.— I'm afraid we only accept cash.

Put your card into the machine, please.— Insert your card, please.

Enter your PIN, please.— Enter your PIN code.

That comes to….(amount), please. / The total is ....(sum). / That’s ....(amount), please.- From you... / You must...

Buyer phrases

I'm looking for a …- I'm looking for...

I'm trying to find a...- I'm trying to find...

I don't need any help. I'm just browsing, thank you.“I don’t need help, I’m just watching.” Thank you.

No, I’m just looking, thanks.- No, I'm just looking, thanks.

Oh, that's expensive.- It's expensive.

That's a little over my budget.— This is a little over my budget.

That’s not exactly what I’m looking for.- This is not exactly what I'm looking for.

I'll take it.- I'll take it.

I'll pay in cash.— I will pay in cash.

I'll pay by card.— I will pay by card.

Here’s…, keep the change!- Here (the money), no change needed!

That's all, thanks.- Nothing more, thank you.

I'd like to return this please.- I would like to return this.

I'd like to make a complaint.- I would like to complain.

I’d like to change this for a different size please. — I would like to change to a different size.

Dialogues on the topic

This dialogue skeleton can be used in a variety of situations:

Customer: Good morning! Good morning!
Shop assistant: Good morning! Can I help you? Good morning! Is there anything I can do to help?
Customer: Yes, please. Do you have a ___ (any ___)? Yes please. Do you have ___?
Shop assistant: Sorry, I don’t have any ___ . But I have a (some) nice ___ . Do you want a ___ (any)? Sorry, I don't have ___, but I do have ____. You want ___ ?
Customer: Yes, please. Yes please.
Shop assistant: Here you are. Here you go.
Customer: Thank you. Thank you.
Shop assistant: You're welcome. Please.

In a clothing store:

From the previously proposed phrases, you can create a variety of dialogues yourself, if you have such a need. Use your imagination!

Many people, including great historical figures, try to vacation away from their home country. And whatever one may say, everyone makes purchases, despite the language barrier. I present to your attention an excellent selection of topic phrases shopping. What's a vacation without shopping?

But in order to make a successful purchase, you need to really know what you want and know how to say it correctly. One day my friend was in the Czech Republic and was unable to buy the famous Czech beer.

Therefore, I believe that this list will be useful for many travelers, or simply people who are often forced to go on business trips. You receive a list of useful phrases on English topics shopping and an adequate Russian translation. The list of card words can be downloaded in a convenient Excel format and for Lingvo Tutor.

List of studied English phrases on the topic shopping:

Can I help you?-Can I help you? (Seller's words)

- No, thank you. I'm just watching
- Yes, please. Could you show me the hats?
- Yes, please. I would like to buy a bag
— I would like to buy a sweater / jacket / a pair of shoes / a pair of jeans.
— I would like to buy a gift for a lady / souvenir / several souvenirs.
- Excuse me, could you help me?
— I'm looking for a gray business suit
— I'm looking for a black leather coat
— What size clothes do you wear?
— I wear size 54 clothes
I wear size XL clothes. (extra large - eks-el)— I wear XL size clothes
What size shoes do you wear?— What size shoes do you wear?
— I wear size 10 shoes/I wear size 44 shoes
What is your size?-What size are you?
I don't know my size— I don’t know my size
Can I try it on?-Can I try this on?
Where can I try it on?-Where can I try this on?
— Fitting rooms (rooms) over there
Do you think it fits me?— Do you think it suits me (in size)?
— I'm afraid this dress is too small for me
— I would like the same thing in a larger size
— I would like the same thing in a different color
- Is this real leather? Is this genuine leather?
- Is this real gold? Is this pure gold?
Is it pure wool?- Is it pure wool?
Is it pure cotton?- Is it pure cotton?
Is it handmade?— Is this handmade?
Where was it made?-Where was this done?
It was made in India— It's made in India
What kind of fur is it?-What kind of fur is this?
- This is fox/mink/sable/chinchilla/beaver/sheepskin.
It's artificial fur— This is faux fur
How much is it?- How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?- How much does it cost?
— It costs 460 dollars
- Could you show me something less expensive?
I'll take it- I'll take it
I'll pay by credit card— I will pay by credit card
I'll pay cash- I'll pay cash
— Give me the receipt, please.
— I bought this leather jacket here yesterday, and it’s torn inside.
— I would like to replace this, please
- I would like to return this, please
— I would like to get my money back

Words on the topic "Shopping Phrases" in English

Can I help you?	Can I help you? (Seller's words)
No, thanks. I'm just looking around
No, thank you. I'm just looking	No, thanks. I'm just watching
Yes, please. Could you show me some hats, please?	Yes please. Could you show me the hats?
Yes, please. I'd like to buy a bag	Yes please. I would like to buy a bag
I’d like to buy a sweater/a jacket/a pair of shoes/a pair of jeans	I would like to buy a sweater/jacket/pair of shoes/pair of jeans.
I’d like to buy a present for a lady/a souvenir/a few souvenirs	I would like to buy a lady's gift/souvenir/some souvenirs.
Excuse me. Could you help me?	Sorry, could you help me?
I’m looking for a gray business suit	I'm looking for a gray business suit
I'm looking for a black leather coat	I'm looking for a black leather coat
What size clothes do you wear?	What size clothes do you wear?
I wear size fifty-four clothes / I wear clothes in size 54	I wear size 54 clothes
I wear size XL clothes. (extra large eks-el)	I wear XL size clothes
What size shoes do you wear?	What size shoes do you wear?
I wear size ten shoes/I wear shoes in size 10/I wear size 44 shoes	I wear size 10 shoes/I wear size 44 shoes
What is your size?	What's your size?
I don't know my size	I don't know my size
Can I try it on?	Can I try this on?
Where can I try it on?	Where can I try this on?
The dressing rooms are over there	The fitting rooms are over there
Do you think it fits me?	Do you think it suits me (in size)?
I’m afraid this dress is too small for me	I'm afraid this dress is too small for me
I'd like the same in a larger size	I would like the same thing in a larger size
I’d like the same in another color	I would like the same thing in a different color
Is it real leather? Is it genuine leather?	Is this real leather? Is this genuine leather?
Is it real gold? Is it pure gold?	Is this real gold? Is this pure gold?
Is it pure wool?	Is it pure wool?
Is it pure cotton?	Is it pure cotton?
Is it handmade?	Is this handmade?
Where was it made?	Where was this done?
It was made in India	It's made in India
What kind of fur is it?	What kind of fur is this?
It is fox /mink/sable/chinchilla/beaver/sheepskin	This is fox/mink/sable/chinchilla/beaver/sheepskin.
It's artificial fur	This is faux fur
How much is it?	How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?	How much does it cost?
It’s four hundred and sixty dollars	It costs $460
Can you show me something less expensive?	Could you show me something less expensive?
I'll take it	I'll take it
I'll pay by credit card	I will pay by credit card
I'll pay cash	I'll pay cash
Could you give me the receipt, please?	Give me the receipt please
I bought this leather jacket here yesterday and it’s torn inside	I bought this leather jacket here yesterday and it's torn inside
I'd like to replace it, please	I would like to replace this please
I'd like to return it, please	I would like to return this please
I'd like my money back, please	I would like to get my money back